Organics
The Dirty Dozen and The Clean 15
These are two lists that are worth getting to know and worth taking with you the next time you are grocery shopping! According to the Environmental Working Group, the Dirty Dozen includes 12 crops that are the top-sprayed crops and are therefore worth buying organic....
Amazing Tortilla Soup
Fall is here, which means its soup time! This is one of our family favorites that I have shared before but want to make sure everyone gets it. I make this in large batches and freeze it in Pyrex Dishes so we have it on hand at any given time. We have this for...
Being Healthy Means Planning Meals
I get a lot of questions on how to be healthy if I have this condition or that condition, etc. One important thing anyone can do (no matter what "condition" you may have) is to plan meals ahead of time. More importantly, don't just plan ahead of time but also stick...
Hummus Recipe
Looking for a delicious and healthy snack or side item at dinner? Hummus is a great choice and is made with chickpeas or Garbanzo beans, which are one of the most nutritious of all the legumes, high in calcium, phosphorus and potassium. They have exceptionally high...
33 Back to School Lunch and Snack Ideas
School is back in session and so that means it's time to start thinking of healthy lunch and snack ideas. Be sure to make as many items as you can homemade and also to include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, include healthy fats, which are great for...
End of Summer Special on Nutrition Consultations
The end of the summer is here and school is back in session soon. Take some time to get yourself back on track with your health and put yourself at the top of your to-do list this fall. For a limited time I am offering a special discounted price on individual...
Outdoor Fun in the Sun
Summer is fleeting, so get outside while you can! From participating in community activities to polishing off your to-do list, it’s easy to feel fit and fresh. Here are some ideas to get you and your family out and about these last few days of summer: ...
5 Grocery Shopping Tips
1 - Shop the perimeter of the store The real food at a grocery store it going to be in the perimeter of the store. If you are shopping in center aisles then be sure to read labels carefully and look at all of the ingredients on packages to ensure that it is something...
7 Tips to a Gluten-Free Lifestyle
1- Always Read Labels Do not purchase foods that contain: barley, malt, malt flavoring or malt vinegar, rye, triticale, or wheat in any form (bran, durum, germ, graham, kamut, semolina, or spelt included). Also, avoid foods that may contain gluten such as beer,...
Pineapple Salsa
Want to spice it up this summer? Try this AMAZING pineapple salsa and you will be the hit of the party. The chipotle flavor adds a bit of heat and spice to the sweetness of the pineapple for a simple yet delicious sweet and spicy salsa. Serve it as an appetizer...
Back to Nature!
Sure, going camping is a blast, but camping requires time and equipment, both of which might be in short supply. Fortunately, relaxing in the great outdoors can be as easy as stretching out on a beach towel in the backyard or heading for the nearest park. Or, if you’d...
Summertime Snacking
Summertime means much more snacking in my family. We have a more relaxed schedule, although it often feels more crazy to me - ha! Sometimes we are at the pool or headed to tennis practice or have friends at the house and we just don't have time for full sit-down...
Even Better Barbecues
The best kind of party is an outdoor party, and that means a BBQ. Time to fire up the grill and get out the lawn chairs! And with these handy tips, you and your guests can enjoy summer favorites that are delicious and healthy. A mix-and-match beverage buffet? Check....
Festive Ideas for the Fourth
The 4th of July is just around the corner and many people (including myself) plan to spend the week or weekend with family, friends, and loved ones. To make it more festive try these ideas: Decorate your house with fun red, white and blue themed decorations. Use 4th...
Getting to Know Summer Produce
Summer is finally here! Whether you get your fruits and veggies from your garden or your local market, you’ll want to make the most of them. With these tips, you’ll have a better idea of how enjoy some top summer favorites...and enjoy your gardening more, too. Nothing...
Farm-to-Table and Selden Standard
I am a day late with my blog but I do have a good excuse - yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary! My husband and I decided to head downtown to Detroit, A.K.A The 'D'. What an amazing city it is becoming and with many amazing restaurants sprouting up all over...
Staying Steady: How to Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels on an Even Keel
We have all been there: come mid-morning, our energy levels crash and we make a run to the nearest vending machine. Or maybe the crash hits in the middle of the afternoon. No matter when it hits, that I’m-going-to-fall-asleep-right-here feeling is mostly the result of...
3 Tips to Simplify Meal Planning
Want to make your life easier? Tired of not knowing what to make for dinner after a long day at work? It's not always easy to start new habits, but once you have made the change and stay consistent it seems like the easiest thing in the world and you can't imagine...
Tips for the Best Summer Picnics Ever
After a long, cold winter, we have earned the right to picnic with abandon! ‘Tis the season to get outside, play, eat, and enjoy that vitamin-D-boosting sun. And when it comes to having fun in the great outdoors—which can be as simple as spending time in a nearby...
Condiments, Condiments, Condiments
Hope everyone had an amazing Memorial Weekend full of spending time with loved ones and remembering loved ones. Thinking ahead to summer and cookouts and picnics and maybe you are looking to add some pep and variety to your meals and to your cooking repertoire?...
Essential Oils 101
It seems like everyone is talking about essential oils these days. I have been using them for 15 years and they are quite amazing I do agree! Essential oils—or hydrosols, as they’re sometimes called—are aromatic compounds extracted from plants. The term “essential”...
No-Cook Dinners for Warm Nights
When the temperatures start heading towards 80F, the idea of spending time near a hot stove gets a lot less appealing. Some hands-off hot methods of cooking are easy enough to walk away from—slow cookers and rice cookers don’t give offf any residual heat, and roasting...
5 Strategies to Keeping Cooking Simple
Stressed? Tired? Too busy to cook? I know, I am too sometimes. Here are some strategies that you can use to help you during these times so you can still make simple, delicious meals for your family. Strategy #1 - Keep frozen veggies on hand ~ Frozen vegetables can...
All About Sea Vegetables
I have been getting many questions about thyroid health lately and I want to point out that eating more sea vegetables can be a great way to support thyroid function due to the iodine in them. Sea vegetables also contain high amounts of B vitamins, calcium and many...
Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid
Hydrogenated oils/trans fats – These overprocessed fats have been shown to cause heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, general deterioration of cellular health, and much more. Hydrogenated oils are present in cookies, crackers, baked goods, reduced-fat spreads like...